Barog Attractions - Tourist Places To Visit In Barog

Jatoli is located in the Solan District on Solan-Rajgarh Road of Himachal Pradesh. This place is noted for its Jatoli Shiva Temple dedicated to the Hindu God of destruction, Shiva. The temple is known for an annual fair conducted every year during the Hindu festival of Mahashivratri.

Choor Chandni Peak is situated at an altitude of 3650 m above sea level and is considered to be one of the most noted tourist spots of Barog. The whole area is bounded by pine trees, adding to the beauty of the place. Choor chandni, meaning moonlight, is a beautiful peak of the Choordhar Mountains. 

During the night, when the moonlight falls on the peak, it appears as if silver bangles are descending down the slope. The peak features a breathtaking view of the river Sutlej, Gangetic plains, Badrinath, Chakrata Peak and Shimla. A trekking route with the length of approximately 15 to 40 km, depending on the starting point can be taken to the top of the peak. The place is also an ideal destination for rock climbing.

Grave of Barog is the burial place of the person, after whom the town is named. Barog was the engineer who was assigned with the task of constructing a tunnel in the town. To hasten the construction, Barog had ordered the digging of the tunnel from the two opposite ends of a mountain.

Due to a mistake in his calculations, the tunnels did not meet, and he was fined for this blunder. Barog could not bear the embarrassment and later committed suicide. If the plan had been successful, the tunnel would have been the longest in the world.

The natural beauty of the gravesite, beautiful garden in the compound, and the history behind it have made the place a noted tourist spot.

Spencer Restaurant is a prominent eating joint of Barog dating back to the British Raj. In earlier times, the place was divided into separate sections for the Hindu, Muslim and British customers. The most popular dish of this food joint is cutlet. Visitors can also enjoy the scenic beauty of the place while sitting in the restaurant.

Dolanji Bon Monastery was founded by Abbot Lungtog Tenpai Nyima in 1969. This monastery is located at a distance of 5 km from Barog, on Narag-Sarahan Road. Also, known as the Yungdrung Monastery, this place is managed and maintained by the Yungdrung Bon Monastic Centre.

Barog Camping Ground is a camping site that attracts travellers from far-flung areas. Here, visitors can set up their own tents and enjoy the beauty of the place surrounded by pine forests. The camping grounds offer a panoramic view of Choor Chandni Peak and the Solan Valley. 

Travellers can also avail different facilities like lodging, telephones, bathrooms, food, electricity, dance floors, and natural trekking trails here.

Karol Tibba is a prominent tourist spot in the region of Barog, a few kilometres away from the Solan District. According to folklore, it is this place where Pandavas of the great Indian epic of the Mahabharata took shelter, during their banishment. A large number of nature lovers and trekkers visit this place every year.

Dharampur is a beautiful place situated on Waghai-Vansda Highway, on the banks of the river Swargavahini. Dharampur was earlier ruled by the Sisodia Rajputs and is thus renowned for its royal heritage.

Tourists visit this place in a large number all the year round. The Laxmi Narayan Temple, Japanese Gardens and the Lady Wilson Museum are some of the other popular tourist attractions of the place.